The federal capital territory (FCT) police command has debunked the viral news of the abduction of 17 residents of Abuja.
In a Twitter post on Tuesday, Amira Safiyanu said she and 17 others, including three pregnant women and two children, were kidnapped by gunmen disguised as police officers.
Refuting the claim in a statement, the police said she is currently safe in custody receiving medical attention.
”The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command wishes to categorically debunk the viral news of the alleged kidnapping of one Safiyanu Amira and seventeen (17) others who were reportedly abducted at gunpoint by Armed men in Police uniform on Tuesday 14th June 2022 at about 1:00 pm and to state that Safiyanu Amira is currently safe in Police custody,” the statement read.
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”While she is currently in the hospital receiving medical attention as demanded by global best practices, the investigation continues and findings will be communicated subsequently.”
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